Green Acres

The task before the first Aurovilians was to reclaim the eroded land and plant the seeds of the future. In the endless progression of Auroville, we are all pioneers continuing the adventure!

“Auroville will be the site of material and spiritual researches for a living embodiment of an actual Human Unity”. The City of Dawn’s high aspiration incarnates the deep sense of what we can live and be.

“One must have heroism to be a precursor for, generally, men have faith only in what is already accomplished … These words carry great relevance for the manifestation of a new world, and of Auroville!

The Matrimandir is Auroville’s most valued creation, and it is cared for with dedication and courage! The Mother wrote: “Let the Matrimandir be the living symbol of Auroville’s aspiration for the Divine” – “manifesting in a progressive human unity”.

In the early hours of February 28th 2018 – the day of Auroville’s 50th birthday – water from 321 water sources of 77 countries were joined together as a symbol of unity and peace. Our New Year’s card for 2019 commemorates this inspiring and beautiful ceremony. To relive the ceremony, and to see our card, or learn how to receive one …

A few days before the inauguration of Auroville, the Mother “perched on a low stool and armed with a huge black felt-pen” started writing the Auroville Charter. A unique document in earth’s history, it has given a new challenge to the human spirit – and the challenge of building a unique universal town for this unique, visionary charter.